LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — As 2025 draws to a close, Gov. Joe Lombardo has unveiled his administration’s annual list of major accomplishments, highlighting significant strides in housing, healthcare, education, and public safety.
In housing, Lombardo’s Nevada Housing Access and Attainability Act aims to reduce bureaucratic barriers and accelerate the development of attainable housing with a $183 million allocation. The initiative is expected to catalyze over $1 billion in affordable housing options.
The Nevada Housing Division authorized over $1 billion in bonding to develop and preserve more than 5,500 rental homes and an additional $900 million to support over 3,300 new homeowners. The division also secured over 6,500 new affordable rental homes, increasing the affordable inventory by more than 15%.
In healthcare, Lombardo established the Nevada Health Authority to ensure access to affordable healthcare. The authority secured $180 million for the Rural Health Transformation Program and signed essential healthcare legislation to expand Nevada’s clinical workforce. Nearly $40 million was allocated to support families affected by the federal shutdown, and the Silver State General Assistance Program was established for future federal aid disruptions.
Education reforms under Lombardo’s leadership resulted in a five percentage point increase in the Clark County School District’s graduation rate in 2025. The administration implemented accountability reforms, established a Public Education Oversight Board, and introduced school choice measures, including open enrollment and expanded charter school capacity.
Over the past year, we delivered real results for Nevadans – expanding attainable housing, strengthening public safety, improving access to affordable health care, restoring accountability in our schools, and building a stronger, more diverse economy,” said Governor Lombardo. “We cut red tape, stood firm against policies that would make our communities less safe or more expensive, and put students, families, and working Nevadans first. While there is more work to do in 2026, 2025 proved that when we focus on policies instead of politics, Nevadans win. As we enter the new year, my administration will continue fighting to keep our communities safer, stronger, and more affordable, so every Nevada family has the opportunity to thrive.
Public safety initiatives included the Safe Streets and Neighborhoods Act, strengthening statutes for various offenses, and modernizing DUI and pretrial release provisions. Lombardo also led Nevada’s response to a major cyberattack, creating a centralized Security Operations Center and a Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline Program.
In state government modernization, Lombardo relocated state employees to a new State Office Complex in Las Vegas, saving taxpayers over $950 million. The state replaced its outdated human resource and financial system with CORE.NV rolled out new e-filing systems for tax returns.
Economically, Lombardo hosted the 2nd Annual Governor’s Lithium Summit and announced high-speed internet delivery to nearly 50,000 homes and businesses.
The administration approved incentives for 48 companies, projected to bring $6 billion in capital investment and create over 10,000 jobs. The tax burden on businesses was reduced, and over 900 state regulations were streamlined.
Gov. Lombardo’s administration has made significant progress across various sectors, aiming to improve the quality of life for Nevadans and strengthen the state’s economy.
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